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February 5, 2015by Liz Murphy
In our Winter 2015 American Bicyclist magazine, we spoke with Harriet Tregoning, the Director of the Office of Economic Resilience at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and a daily bike commuter, about the intersection of active transportation and affordable housing. This is our full interview, which was condensed for length in the magazine. It’s Harriet Tregoning’s job to... -
February 5, 2015by Liz Murphy
Across the country, a growing number of established and start-up companies -- run by women -- are gearing up creative products, services and solutions for bicyclists. Back for it's third year, the Women Bike Pop-up Shop will help showcase those efforts and ingenuity, and connect business leaders and bike advocates at the 2015 National Forum on Women & Bicycling. We're excited to showcase... -
February 5, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
Riding and reading already have a lot in common. Laura Silver, a media project associate from Transportation Alternatives in New York City, puts it perfectly: "Bikes and books both offer adventure, self-sufficiency and a chance to explore new horizons." So what happens when you combine the two activities? Big ideas emerge. -
February 3, 2015by Liz Murphy
Calling all advocates! It's legislative season. If your organization is working under a tight timeframe to unlock public dollars to plan, build, maintain, or promote safe walking and biking facilities, we can help. We're delighted to announced that REI just contributed another $20,000 for Advocacy Advance Rapid Response grants, and that money is available as fast as you need it. -
February 2, 2015by Ken McLeod
Last fall we asked League members and others on social media for their thoughts about electric bicycles. We received over 700 responses and learned a lot in the process. In our new report, “Electric Bicycles: Public Perceptions & Policy,” we examine your responses and what they might mean for the League’s position on electric bicycles and the ways in which electric bicycles might impact our...
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January 30, 2015by Andy Clarke
Did you hear the one about the squirrels that brought every transit system in America to a grinding halt? Or the Tennessee squirrel sanctuary that stopped every sidewalk, crosswalk and bike lane from being built, anywhere in the country? That's right, my fellow cyclists -- we are now on the same level as squirrels in the eyes of 50 influential "think tanks" and lobbying organizations here in... -
January 29, 2015by Andy Clarke
Kicking bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users out of federal transportation programs is the solution to an insolvent Highway Trust Fund — according to a coalition of 50 traditionally conservative think-tanks and policy groups. In a sign-on letter issued yesterday, this influential and well-connected group proposed eliminating funding for all non-motorized and transit projects and programs... -
January 28, 2015by Liz Murphy
National Bike Month isn't just about riding to work. Bike to Work Day is just one event in May -- what about those 30 other days? Janet Lafleur seized the opportunity, and teamed up with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition to organize a Bike to Shop Day in the region during Bike Month in 2014. Her Big Idea, which she'll be speaking more about at the 2015 National Bike Summit, is to expand Bike... -
January 27, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
We're exactly six weeks away from the premier bicycle advocacy event of the year: the 2015 National Bike Summit and National Forum on Women & Bicycling. It's been months in the making, and we couldn't be more excited to reveal the full agenda. What's in it for you? How is this year different than the past? Keep reading... -
January 27, 2015by Liz Murphy
The 2015 National Bike Summit is the largest annual gathering of bike advocates -- and it's the time of year when we share our message with congressional leaders and staff. Face-to-face meetings are hugely important, and we know it works. If you're headed to the Summit and are looking to learn more of the basics, or even a refresher, we're holding two webinars on "what to know before you go...
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